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Special trains to Phetchaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/02/2019
» Every weekend and official holiday beginning March 2, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phetchaburi Office, will operate a special train No.911 between Hua Lamphong and Phetchaburi province under the "Sightseeing By Train And Rod Leng In Phetchaburi" programme.
Deliver us from apathy
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/12/2018
» It became the talk of the town when social-media posts last week unveiled a sign saying: "Using the postal service of Thailand Post means repaying the debts of gratitude that you owe to your country". The message led to widespread negative criticism. Many people were upset and complained the state enterprise should not have demanded people's gratefulness when it offers a poor service.
Dramatic love for heritage
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/03/2018
» Ketsurang, a plump archaeologist, inadvertently travels back in time from the present day to the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom's King Narai the Great (1656-1688) over 300 years ago. Her soul resides in the body of a gorgeous yet mean woman, Karaket, whose soul left her body for hell due to her severe sins. While in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, she is mesmerised by the traditional way of life and the stunning beauty of palaces, temples, rivers, markets and forts. The novel-turned-TV series Bupphesanniwat (Love Destiny) is very popular nationwide and tens of thousands fans flock to Ayutthaya to visit the ancient sites.
Merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/02/2018
» From Feb 16 to March 2, Khao Wong Phra Chan, Lop Buri province's highest mountain, will attract Buddhists and other visitors to climb to its peak and pay respects to a model of the Lord Buddha's footprint during the annual religious festival.
Flower Fest in Two Towns
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/11/2017
» From Nov 1 until the end of January, the sunflower season has begun in the Central Region of Thailand, especially in Lop Buri and Saraburi provinces.
Flowers for the late King
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/10/2017
» From Oct 28 to Nov 5, the "Flora Of A King" fair, or the annual flora fair of Lop Buri, will take place at Lop Buri Zoo in Muang district, Lop Buri province.
Dvaravati tourism
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/09/2017
» Until Sept 16, the "Soul Of Dvaravati Inspired By Suphan Buri" fair is being held at Wat Khao Phra Si Sanphetchayaram in U Thong district, Suphan Buri province.
Cultural melting pot
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/06/2017
» Bangkok is populated by many Thais of foreign descent, a majority being Chinese. Yaowarat and Talat Noi are among the city's oldest Chinese communities. The area once boasted major ports and trading hubs, which also accommodated places of worship for Christians and Muslims in addition to temples and shrines for Buddhists of different sects.
Pre-Thai New Year Celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/04/2017
» Songkran is a centuries-old festival that marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year and is a joyful event in which Thais sprinkle scented water on one another.
Tourism fest in the park
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/01/2017
» The "Thailand Tourism Festival 2017", the country's largest domestic tourism fair, returns to Lumpini Park on Jan 25-29 from noon-10pm.